| ZIP Code | 59520 |
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| City | Big Sandy |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Chouteau County |
| Area Code | 406 |
| Elevation | 2,626 ft |
| Latitude | 48.038123 |
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| Longitude | -109.931777 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 30015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.2 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 27.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.0% ▲ 63% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 327 (39.4%) |
| Some College | 107 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 172 (20.7%) |
| Bachelors | 67 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 157 (18.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,667 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $123,900 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $610/mo |
| Total Units | 540 |
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 540 |
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| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 59520 is located in Big Sandy, Montana, within Chouteau County. With a population of 1,211, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.2 years. Economically, 59520 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,667 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 59520 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $610 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 59520 is primarily White (84.15%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 59520 stands at 8.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 59520 in Big Sandy, MT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,211 residents, a median household income of $58,667, and a median home value of $123,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Montana.